Morning Sun RD over Morning Sun Branch
PoorPosted for loadPreble County, Ohio · .15 E of Eaton Oxford RD · Structure no. 6841430
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 351
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Morning Sun RD over Morning Sun Branch is a concrete slab carrying Morning Sun RD over Morning Sun Branch in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2037. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Morning Sun RD over Morning Sun Branch built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Morning Sun RD over Morning Sun Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Morning Sun RD over Morning Sun Branch carry?
About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Morning Sun RD over Morning Sun Branch?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Morning Sun RD over Morning Sun Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.